A FEW YEARS AGO, I WATCHED A REALITY TV SHOW ABOUT A HOME INSPECTOR WHO WENT TO HOMES THAT HAD ALREADY BEEN INSPECTED. HE ALWAYS FOUND ALL SORTS OF
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1 CHOOSE YOUR HOME INSPECTION EXPERIENCE A FEW YEARS AGO, I WATCHED A REALITY TV SHOW ABOUT A HOME INSPECTOR WHO WENT TO HOMES THAT HAD ALREADY BEEN INSPECTED. HE ALWAYS FOUND ALL SORTS OF PROBLEMS THAT THE ORIGINAL INSPECTOR HAD MISSED.
2 I was struck by one important thing: The reality TV show inspector was poking holes in walls to look at the wiring, ripping out siding to look for mold underneath, digging up the yard to peek at foundations, even prying up floorboards to peer at the joists and more. In real life, a home inspector can t do any of that. The only thing an inspector can do is observe surface conditions. He or she can turn things on and off, pull away anything not fastened down, use his or her knowledge of symptoms to evaluate what might be going on under the surface, but that s as far as it goes. By law, a home inspector isn't allowed to be "invasive." Even when being invasive might be the only way to actually discover some of the worst problems. So knowing that, what can you do to improve the quality of your home inspection? Here are 5 ideas: 1. CHOOSE A HOME INSPECTOR BASED ON REVIEWS AFTER THE FACT, IF POSSIBLE. Most new homeowners discover problems with a home after they move in. That s when they re more likely to register their frustration by leaving a bad review for the inspector. It s a lot harder to find a positive review, because most people don t register their satisfaction as often as they register their frustration. So if you see positive reviews, it Your Real Estate Consultant for Life! 2
3 might be a good indication that the inspector has don t his or her job. Try to find reviews from home owners who have lived in the home for a while and are giving a review after the fact. A character review is OK ( He was a nice guy. ) but a work review is better. 2. DO NOT ACCEPT AN INSPECTION IF ANY OF THE UTILITIES ARE OFF. All inspectors will tell you that the utilities need to be on. If the seller refuses or can t turn the utilities on, you re taking a big risk. Even if the utility in question seems new or in good condition, you can't always tell. For instance, suppose all the plumbing looks new. You may feel good about that. But Your Real Estate Consultant for Life! 3
4 suppose that once the water is turned back on, you discover hot water is being directed into the toilet tank instead of cold (true story), or the water meter keeps running even though the water spigots are all off, indicating a leak in the main (true again). Or suppose the electrical system all looks correct. But when the power is back on, you discover that brand new stove doesn't actually work when plugged in. Accepting a home inspection with any utilities off, is the same as accepting the home "as is". 3. DO NOT ACCEPT THE INSPECTOR'S 'PERSONAL RISK ASSESSMENT' OF ITEMS HE NOTES. Many home owners say their inspector told them something wouldn't be a problem, but it turned out to be a big problem. Where things go wrong is when the inspector says something like, I ve seen this before, and it usually means it s been repaired and if the repair was done correctly, it should work. That statement should be followed by, But you should have a qualified inspector look at it. Even if it s not, the buyer should make a note to have it inspected further. It s now the buyer s responsibility! For instance, a wet spot on the roof indicates there might be a low point that could leak in the future, but there are no current signs of a leak inside the house. The inspector recommends having a roofing inspector look at it. But he Your Real Estate Consultant for Life! 4
5 says, "It doesn t look like it's leaking now, so it may not be a problem for a while." Many home buyers hear the reassurance, but ignore the advice to get a specialized roofing inspection. That would be a mistake. Don't gloss over the issue. Have the specialized inspection if it's recommended. Many of these services will charge a small fee to come assess the problem, then apply that fee to the work, if needed. 4. DON'T THROW THE BABY OUT WITH THE BATHWATER, AS GRANDPA USED TO SAY. That means when there are problems, deal with the problems, rather than rejecting the house outright. All houses have problems. When you see the list of problems, that's great! Not many people hire an inspector to go through their own houses just for the thrill of it while Your Real Estate Consultant for Life! 5
6 they re still living there. But if people did hire inspectors, they d discover a multitude of problems to repair. It s just that most people only do this when buying or selling. By getting a home inspection, you now have a chance to get these things fixed. You can even negotiate with the seller to fix some of the problems. A seller probably won't fix everything, however. No seller will want to give you an old home in "new" condition. So prioritize your list. If there are any no goes, like a bad roof or broken furnace, either get the seller to pay for them, or do the work to fix them before you close. Depending on the price, you may have to take on some of the issues yourself. If the home was listed in as is condition, you can still ask the seller to remedy problems. It's up to you...just don't go in with eyes closed. 5. IF SOMETHING LOOKS SUSPICIOUS, DON'T BE AFRAID TO SEEK THE SELLER'S PERMISSION TO DIG DEEPER. If it seems like there might be discoloring around the edge of the carpet, ask the seller for permission to take up a corner to inspect for mold. If the wall looks recently patched, ask the seller why it was patched, and if the inspector can open the wall to look, if you get it professionally repaired afterwards. Most home buyers won't go this far, but if you have serious concerns, ask. Your Real Estate Consultant for Life! 6
7 If the seller says no, you have to decide if you're willing to take a risk on something you (and the inspector) can't see. Do a risk assessment. If the indicated problem is small, you may want to take the risk and shoulder the repairs if any are needed. For instance, if the wall looks patched, and the seller says they accidentally kicked a hole in it when they were demonstrating a new karate move, you can decide to accept that or not. Remember that a seller is obligated to tell the truth, in writing. So get the seller s explanation in writing. If it turns out later to be the result of a rat infestation that is now causing you health and financial hardship and the seller had to go into the wall to clear out a nest, then you have a case against them to recover costs. BUT, remember that you can t always recover costs sufficient to the problem. If your health has suffered, you probably won t be able to recoup for that. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE HOME INSPECTION? Immediately after the inspection, if you re standing in the kitchen with the inspector, he or she will go through the findings with you. You ll get to see what the problems are real time. He or she will point out suspicious spots and demonstrate problems. That s when you need to ask lots of questions. Your Real Estate Consultant for Life! 7
8 Make notes yourself about four things: 1. Items you need to ask the seller about and get their answers in writing, if possible. You re looking for explanations of noted problems, and permissions if needed to investigate further (such as taking up a corner of the carpeting). This will probably be handled by your real estate agent as a go between, and may require a formal addendum. 2. Items you want the seller to fix. These are items you already know are a problem, as noted in the report. This will require an addendum, because it will be made part of the formal agreement. 3. Items you need to get a specialized inspection for. Your real estate agent should help you coordinate inspection Your Real Estate Consultant for Life! 8
9 times with the owners/sellers, but ultimately, you are responsible for finding, calling, and setting the appointments with specialists. 4. Items you are going to fix yourself. The process of doing the home inspection and then following up on all the details can take days. The inspection itself will likely take several hours, so prepare for that time away from work. You do not need to be present during the inspection, but you should try to be present at the end of it, so the inspector can show you his or her findings in real time. Setting up and attending the specialized inspections can also take hours, across many days, depending on the inspector s and home owner s schedules. Your Real Estate Consultant for Life! 9
10 The negotiation with the seller to make or pay for repairs and then the time to get those things done can also add days, or even weeks to your time frames. STAY ON TOP OF THE TIMEFRAMES Make sure your agent keeps on top of the sellers, so that they meet all of their time agreements. And make sure that you know your time agreements. You don t want an important deadline to pass and then suddenly discover the seller has nullified your contract. FORTUNATELY, YOU HAVE A GREAT REAL ESTATE AGENT ON YOUR SIDE TO KEEP AN EYE ON THE CONTRACTUAL DEADLINES, TO HELP YOU WITH APPOINTMENTS, AND TO REMIND YOU OF THE IMPORTANT DETAILS DURING THE TRANSACTION! Your Real Estate Consultant for Life! 10
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